Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Growth:
- Define and execute the country strategy aligned with regional and global objectives
- Drive revenue growth, market expansion, and profitability (P&L ownership)
- Identify new business opportunities across key sectors including marine & offshore, O&G, infrastructure, and industrial services
- Strengthen market positioning and brand presence within Malaysia
- Lead commercial strategy and sales performance, ensuring sustainable pipeline development
- Build and manage key client relationships, including government bodies, shipowners, yards, and major industrial players
- Oversee contract negotiations and high-value business opportunities
- Ensure efficient operational delivery across all service lines (inspection, certification, testing, etc.)
- Drive operational excellence, cost control, and margin improvement
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing country management team
- Foster a strong culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration
- Oversee workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning
- Act as the country representative to regional leadership and global functions
- Maintain strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, and key partners
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance, compliance, and ethical standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine, or a related technical discipline (MBA preferred)
- 15+ years of experience within TIC, classification societies, marine/offshore, or industrial services
- Proven track record in P&L leadership and country/business unit management
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and market expansion
- Experience operating in a matrix, multinational environment with regional reporting lines
- Deep understanding of Malaysia’s maritime, offshore, or industrial landscape
- Strong leadership presence with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills